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Jungian Analysis

The ideas at the heart of Jungian depth psychology, the shadow, the persona, individuation, archetypes, transference and the unconscious, and how analysis works.

Jungian Concepts

Archetypes : Jungian Theory

Archetypes are universal patterns in the human psyche, the Hero, the Shadow, the Self. Jung's concept explains why …

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Depth and frequency in analysis

The depth reached in Jungian analysis depends on time and frequency, not intention. Learn why coming more often changes …

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Dream Analysis

Dreams are productions of the unconscious in which the ego plays no role. Philippe Jacquet explains the compensatory …

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The collective unconscious

The collective unconscious is Jung's term for the deepest layer of the psyche, the repository of archetypes shared …

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The Persona

In Jungian psychology, the Persona is the adaptive face we present to the world. Understanding yours is the first step …

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The Shadow

The Shadow in Jungian psychology is not simply the darkest part of who you are. It is everything pushed out of the self …

Jungian Concepts

The Unconscious

The unconscious is not a metaphor. It is the part of the mind that operates outside awareness and drives a significant …

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Tolerating the unknown

Exploring the unconscious requires the capacity to bear uncertainty and move without a map. The anxiety of not knowing …

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Transference

Transference is the unconscious process by which patients redirect past relational patterns onto the analyst. In Jungian …

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What is Countertransference?

Countertransference is the therapist's emotional response to the client. In skilled hands, it is not a problem to be …

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What is Individuation?

Individuation is Jung's term for the lifelong process of becoming who you actually are, not who you were told to be, but …

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What is Jungian Analysis?

Jungian analysis is depth psychotherapy rooted in Carl Jung. A Jungian analyst works with dreams, symbols and …

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What is Shadow Work?

Shadow work is the process of meeting the parts of yourself you have rejected or never allowed to develop. It is about …

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